We Are Ready For The Olympics, Sports Minister Boasts

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has revealed that the ministry has finalised preparation plans for team Nigeria ahead of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

Enoh reiterated that efforts are being made to ensure that Team Nigeria compete for honours at the prestigious event.

He said, “Different sports are already embarking on the foreign leg of their preparations. The Super Falcons are in Spain, and the Basketball team has also opened a foreign camp. Other teams will follow suit in the new week.”

Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of pre-Olympic camping for athletes to achieve focus, fine-tuning, and a serene environment devoid of distractions. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support for Team Nigeria’s Olympic preparations.

“I want to use this medium to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for all the support he has given Team Nigeria in preparation for the Olympic. He has always shown he has sports in his heart and we are more than glad to have him lead our nation at a time like this ” Enoh said.

The minister also highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Ministerial Podium Performance Committee, which has been providing regular reports and working closely with teams to ensure Nigeria’s athletes are in top form to secure medals at the Games.

“The Ministerial Podium Performance Committee has continued to give me reports, and teams are also working with them to ensure we return with medals from Paris. We are confident it will be a good outing for our nation”

The Paris 2024 Olympics is set to start on July 26 and end on August 11.